In a shocking turn of events during the 4th match of GSG Clash of Champions, BGMI eSports player iQOOTT Smiley received a live ban mid-match — catching the entire eSports community off guard.

Shortly after the incident, Krafton officially confirmed that Smiley had violated game client rules, leading to the immediate ban. The nature of the violation hasn’t been fully disclosed yet, but such swift action indicates serious foul play.

In response, Team iQOOTT has removed Smiley from the official roster effective immediately. This has stirred massive discussions online regarding integrity in competitive play and the consequences of breaking rules on such a big stage. What are your thoughts on this? Should teams conduct stricter internal checks? Let's discuss.

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